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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1996
Page
1
Problems with telephone service at The Aiken Standard Friday made callers unable to reach the office. Service was restored by 6 p.m. The newspaper apologizes for the inconvenience this may have caused.
A Graniteville man, 40, died early Friday when his car overturned on Bettis Academy Road in Aiken County. Coroner Michael Simpson was identified by Coroner Sue Townsend as the victim. The crash occurred around 2 a.m. after the vehicle apparently went out of control.
Children playing near the Savannah River found a partially decomposed body under the Jefferson Davis Highway bridge in North Augusta. Authorities from the Aiken County Sheriff's Office and Coroner Sue Townsend said the sex is undetermined due to decomposition, and an autopsy will be performed in Newberry.
Death notices list include James Kirk Aiken Walter E Brutt O Banion Flora Miller Parker from Salisbury North Carolina Michael Joseph Simpson Graniteville William O Smith Williston Cutter Summer North Augusta obituary items presented in a brief obituary page format.
Aviation officials study Dubrovnik landing guidance after Secretary Ron Brown and 34 others die in a crash over a war zone. The Stars and Stripes notes questions raised by Lt Col James Albright about flying in foul weather. he was relieved March 29, officials say unrelated to safety concerns.
Tom Davis was among about 30 people waiting at the Richland Avenue office of the South Carolina Department of Highways and Public Transportation. Persistent crowds and a small, leaking building prompted relocation to a modular unit as repairs proceed, delaying tag transfers and other services.
Aiken Horse Show opens at 8 30 a m in Hitchcock Woods with South Boundary entrance for drivers. Easter Bunny Boogie runs 10 a m to noon at H C Weeks Activities Center Soccer Field with rides games and a 25 cent ticket option. If rain hits the event moves indoors to Weeks Center gym. North Augusta Parks and Recreation and Optimist Club host their tenth annual event later today.
Don't forget to set clocks forward at 2 a.m. for daylight saving. The change reduces snooze time and shifts Easter events like a Lions Memorial Field egg hunt at 10 a.m. Youth divisions 1-3, 4-6, and 7-10 compete for prize eggs. those who forget risk being late to Sunday school or Easter dinner.
High energy duo Don Monopoli and Jan Hrbach drive The Learning Station, a traveling elementary school act teaching safety, self-esteem, and positive emotions. They performed before 3,600+ students at Aiken Technical College, energizing kids with songs and dance.
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